An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.

Information on small car with dark windows sought.

Police were called shortly before midday.

'There’s only one really good time to sort this out and that is now'

1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.

Lisa Beamsley has kept the 'sacred' ashes in her car for more than 11 years.

Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.

Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.

Emergency services were called around 6.30pm.

"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”

Authorities are hashing out whether communities need to abandon some places.

The infectious airborne fungus has the potential to damage many significant tree species.

Firefighters were called just before 8pm on Sunday.

"If you’re a geek or a nerd of any kind, it’s all here for you."

The vast majority of participants were well-behaved and enjoyed a great weekend.

Champion Waddell still learning in late-model-style super saloon.

Improvements to be made to reception, patient waiting areas and nursing treatment rooms.

The lack of satisfaction comes as buses expect to return to a full timetable.

The event has been running in Tauranga for seven years.